INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS

At the Utila Dive Centre we recognize the effort and commitment that individuals display when choosing to go professional.  As professional Instructors and dive educators we would like to reward your commitment by offering a financial reduction off of our training programs.  Whilst our prices may not be the cheapest or lowest, they are the most value and we guarantee no 'hidden extras or surprises', all package prices below include full tuition, course expenses, core course manuals, certification fees, rescue in-water pocket mask and local reef fees and taxes.  When you invest in your training with us that is exactly what you receive, quality training and your certification is earned, not bought.  All package deals for advance, prepaid bookings and are at management’s discretion and are subject to change, please enquire for terms and conditions.  

1 Go Pro Open Water (non-certified) to Divemaster Program

Open Water to Divemaster (5-6 week program) Cost $1612 includes 10 nights accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, certification processing (in house), RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP), Rescue pocket mask and course manuals.   Additional PADI Divemaster fee of $70 to PADI.

Savings of over $155 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!

2 Go Pro Advanced to Assistant Instructor Program

For Open Water certified divers, the Advanced to Assistant Instructor (6 week program) Cost $1933 includes 7 nights accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, certification processing (in house) and course manuals), Instructor course IDC crewpack, RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP), Rescue pocket mask and course manuals.   Additional PADI Divemaster fee of $70 and PADI Assistant Instructor fee of $45 to PADI.

Savings of over $155 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!

3 Go Pro Advanced to Instructor Program

For Open Water certified divers, the Advanced to Instructor (8 week program) Cost $2660 includes 7 nights accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, Instructor course IDC crew pack, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP) and certification processing (in house) and course manuals.   Additional PADI Divemaster fee of $70 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $560 to PADI.

Savings of over $180 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!

4 Go Pro Rescue to Instructor Program

Rescue to Instructor (7 week program) Cost $2414 includes 7 nights accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, Instructor course IDC crew pack, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP) and course manuals plus Instructor course materials.  Additional PADI Divemaster fee of $70 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $560 to PADI.

Savings of over $155 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!

5 Go Pro Divemaster/Instructor Package

Divemaster and Instructor (6 week program) Cost $2100 includes 4 nights accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP) and course manuals plus Instructor course (IDC crew pack) materials.  Additional PADI Divemaster fee of $70 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $560 to PADI.

Savings of over $125 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!

6 Go Pro DM to EFR Package

Divemaster and Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor (including Care for Children module), (6 week program) Cost $2395 includes up to 7 nights accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees, log books, Rescue pocket mask, course manuals, RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP) and all Instructor course (IDC crew pack)/EFR Instructor course materials.  Additional PADI Divemaster fee of $70, EFR Instructor fee of $70 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $560 to PADI.

Savings of over $150 on individual course prices and no hidden extras!!!!

7 Go Pro DM to MSDT Package

Divemaster and Instructor with Emergency First Response Instructor (including Care for Children module) and ‘Master Scuba Diver Trainer’ (7-11 week program) Cost $3710 includes up to 7 nights accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees and all Instructor course (IDC crew pack), Rescue pocket mask, EFR Instructor course materials,  RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and MSDT individual specialty course manuals.  Additional PADI Divemaster fee of $70, EFR Instructor fee of $70, MSDT application fee of $50, Gas Blender Instructor fee of $50 (if chosen as elective specialty) and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $560 to PADI.

Savings of over $270 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!!

New for 2008: For any of the above packages 1 to 7 there is the option to add on 'Beautiful Oceans Science Instructor', this is a 3 day program, that qualifies you as a Beautiful Oceans Science Diver + Instructor, the cost is an extra $500 and this includes both levels of certification, dives, student materials, Instructor materials and all certification and application fees.  Increase your marine knowledge, improve your employability, earn the respect of your peers and protect the environment!!

8 Go Pro EFR/EANx 'Plus one' Program (New for 2008)

Instructor and EFR including ‘Care for Children’/Nitrox Instructor, plus one specialty Instructor rating of your choice (2 ½ week program) Cost $1845 includes up to 4 nights accommodation in Mango Inn, 2 months reef fees and all Instructor course materials (IDC crew pack), RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP), Rescue pocket mask, and EFR Instructor course materials.  Additional PADI Divemaster fee of $70, EFR Instructor fee of $70, Specialty Instructor application fees of $80, Gas Blender Instructor application fee $50 (if chosen as 'plus one' rating) and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $560 to PADI.

Savings of over $100 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!! (EANx student manual and certification $40 if not EANx certified already)

9 Go Pro EFR/EANx with 'Beautiful Oceans Science Instructor' (New for 2008)

Instructor and EFR including ‘Care for Children’/Nitrox Instructor, plus 'Beautiful Oceans Science Instructor' program (3 week program) Cost $2300 includes up to 4 nights accommodation in Mango Inn, 2 months reef fees and all Instructor course (IDC crew pack) materials, RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP), Rescue pocket mask, EFR Instructor course materials and Beautiful Oceans diver + Instructor materials/certification fees.  Additional EFR Instructor fee of $70 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $560 to PADI.

Savings of over $150 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!! (EANx student manual and certification $40 if not EANx certified already)

10 Premium Pro Plus Program

Instructor to MSDT prep & EFR including ‘Care for Children’ Instructor (3 1/2 week program) Cost $2395 includes up to 7 nights accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months fees and all Instructor course materials (IDC crew pack), EFR Instructor course materials,  RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP), Rescue pocket mask, individual MSDT course manuals (specialty diver level) and Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom.  Additional EFR Instructor fee of $70, MSDT application fee of $50, Specialty Instructor application fees $38 each ($190 total), Gas Blender Instructor fee of $50 (if chosen as elective specialty) and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $560 to PADI.

Savings of over $270 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!!

11 Premium Pro Plus Program with 'Beautiful Oceans Science Instructor' (New for 2008)

Instructor to MSDT prep & EFR including ‘Care for Children’ Instructor (3 1/2 week program) Cost $2795 includes up to 7 nights accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months fees and all Instructor course materials, EFR Instructor course materials, Rescue pocket mask, RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP), Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom and Beautiful Oceans diver + Instructor materials/certification fees.  Additional EFR Instructor fee of $70, MSDT application fee of $50, Specialty Instructor aplication fees $38 each ($190 total), Gas Blender Instructor fee of $50 (if chosen as elective specialty) and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $560 to PADI.

Savings of over $370 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!!

12 Platinum Pro Plus Program

Instructor to MSDT prep to IDC Staff & EFR Instructor (8 week program) Cost $3115 includes up to 7 nights accommodation in Mango Inn hotel, 2 months reef fees and all Instructor course (IDC crew pack) materials, EFR Instructor materials, Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom,  RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP) and PADI Course Director manual with IDC Staff evaluation slates.  Additional EFR Instructor fee of $70, MSDT application fee of $50, Gas Blender Instructor fee of $50 (if chosen as elective specialty), IDC Staff Instructor application fee of $50 and PADI Instructor application and examination fees of $560 to PADI.

Savings of over $320 on individual prices and no hidden extras!!!!

All Pro Programs pricing includes island reef fees of $30, log books, pertaining course manuals and rescue pocket mask, in house certification processing (if required) and where applicable Instructor Development Course materials of $350 in package price, RDP's (Table, Wheel and E-RDP) of $70 plus where applicable EFR Instructor manual $70, individual MSDT manuals (specialty diver level) and Specialty Instructor manual (CD ROM) $180 and Beautiful Oceans Science diver + Instructor materials/certification fees $300.  Pricing takes into account candidates have course materials from previous level courses.   For GoPro packages with materials included reductions can be arranged for candidates who have own materials.  Please note that packages with Specialty Instructor manual on CD Rom will waive the candidate from having to pay PADI fees of $180 for 5 PADI Specialty Instructor applications as long as current stocks/special promotion lasts.

Application fees payable to PADI;

DM application fee $70

PADI Instructor Examinations $560 for the IE

EFR Instructor application $70

5 PADI Specialty Instructor application fees $190

MSDT application fee $50